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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,475.60, 996,901.20 and 398,442.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,475.60, 996,901.20 and 398,442.90 is: 596,878.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,475.60 : 996,901.20 = 398,442.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,475.60/996,901.20 = 398,442.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,475.60x = 996,901.20 × 398,442.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,475.60x = 397,208,205,141.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,208,205,141.48/665,475.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,878.69

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